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White House Mulls Buying Chagos as Trump Slams UK Transfer

6/8/2026

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White House Buys

The White House drafted a proposal to buy the Chagos Islands from Mauritius to secure direct control of Diego Garcia.
U.S. officials are evaluating the purchase plan while the United Kingdom has not yet responded.
President Donald Trump opposes British decision to relinquish the base, calling it a ‘big mistake’.
Britain postponed its April agreement to transfer Chagos sovereignty to Mauritius after Trump’s February criticism.

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US Evaluates Chagos

A Chagos Refugees Group delegation in London urged the British government to guarantee their right to return, citing official inaction.
U.S. officials are evaluating President Donald Trump’s proposed purchase of the Chagos Islands, which the United Kingdom has not answered.
The United States would negotiate directly with Mauritius, bypassing UK officials.
Iran’s minister Abbas Araghchi warned Keir Starmer that UK bases targeting Iran endanger British lives.

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White House Buys

The White House drafted a proposal to buy the Chagos Islands from Mauritius to secure direct control of Diego Garcia.
U.S. officials are evaluating the purchase plan while the United Kingdom has not yet responded.
President Donald Trump opposes British decision to relinquish the base, calling it a ‘big mistake’.
Britain postponed its April agreement to transfer Chagos sovereignty to Mauritius after Trump’s February criticism.

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